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About Mr. Calvo:

Mr. Calvo was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. He attended Thomas Jefferson High School where he participated in the theater arts program and gained his love for production. Upon graduation, Calvo attended UTSA where he was seeking a degree in International Business. After 3 years Calvo realized it was filmmaking that was his true passion and he began to pursue his writing/directing career. He attended San Antonio College where he began taking courses in the Radio, Television, Film department and wrote for The Ranger.
In 2006 Calvo established the production company Machina Cinema alongside producers Perla Rivera and Joe F. Gallegos III and since then has written, directed and produced short films, commercials, music videos, feature films and worked as various crew on regional productions.

Most recently Mr. Calvo was Writer/Director/Editor for the feature film Stage V which was Executively Produced by Jermoe Serot and San Antonio Spurs player Boris Diaw.


SYLLABUS

INTRO TO FILM

INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS


The course educates students on the full spectrum of the film making production process. Topics include Scriptwriting, Lighting, Hair and Makeup, Wardrobe, Art Department, Camera, Sound and Grip and Electric all covered within Pre production, Production and Post production.

At the end of this course, you will
  • Know how to work within a video production
  • be able to be proficient in Pre Production, Production and Post Production
  • understand all basic aspects of Audio/Video Production

NEEDS AND RESOURCES


Required Background

Although NO prerequisites are required to take this class it is helpful that you

  • know basic computer skills
  • be able to work on a team in an effective and positive manner
  • understand that filmmaking takes time

Required Materials

To successfully complete this course, you will need


  • a pair of headphones
  • a journal
  • Email address

Additional Print Resources (with parent approval)
  • Robert Rodriguez “Rebel Without a Crew”
 
Online Resources (with parent approval)




POLICIES AND PROCEDURES


General Expectations:
Smile and be positive. All tools have been provided to you so please leave your cell phones at home. Food and drinks can harm the equipment and be a distraction so please eat and drink before or after class. Arrive on time. Stay on task. Be a good listener. Respect yourself and others. Do Your Best.

Make-up Policy
The student is responsible for obtaning and finishing the missing work by the next regular semester. Incomplete final grades are only appropriate if unusual circumstances cause a student to miss one or two major assignments or tests.

Grading Scale:
A = 100 – 90, B = 89 – 80, C = 79 – 70, D = 69 – 60, F = 59 - 0

*You must earn a 70 or higher to pass this class


INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION


  • Mr. Buddy Calvo
  • 210.738.0020
  • Buddy.Calvo@sasictx.org
  • www.sasicfilm.blogspot.com


Student Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ______


Parent Signature:   _____________________________________ Date: ______








SYLLABUS

ADVANCED FILM

INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS


The course educates students on the advanced production aspects of filmmaking. This course will go into detail and specifics within Pre Production, Production and Post Production.

At the end of this course, you will
  • Know how to work on a video production at a professional level
  • Have an in depth knowledge of the hiistory of filmmaking and its terms
  • Have content for your portfolio and resume


NEEDS AND RESOURCES


Required Background

Prerequisite: Principles of Audio/Video Production


Required Materials

To successfully complete this course, you will need


  • a pair of headphones
  • a journal
  • Email address

Additional Print Resources (with parent approval)
  • Robert Rodriguez “Rebel Without a Crew”
 
Online Resources (with parent approval)




POLICIES AND PROCEDURES


General Expectations:
Smile and be positive. Arrive on time. Stay on task. Be a good listener. Respect yourself and others. Dress the part. Do Your Best.

Make-up Policy
The student is responsible for obtaning and finishing the missing work by the next regular semester. Incomplete final grades are only appropriate if unusual circumstances cause a student to miss one or two major assignments or tests.

Grading Scale:
A = 100 – 90, B = 89 – 80, C = 79 – 70, D = 69 – 60, F = 59 - 0


*You must earn a 70 or higher to pass this class

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION


  • Mr. Buddy Calvo
  • 210.738.0020
  • Buddy.Calvo@sasictx.org
  • www.sasicfilm.blogspot.com


Student Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ______


Parent Signature:   _____________________________________ Date: ______






SYLLABUS

Practicum

INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS


The course educates students on the production and business aspects of filmmaking. This is a Internship/Job Shadow course and is partnered with the production company Machina Cinema.  Students will intern with Machina Cinema on and off campus.

At the end of this course, you will
  • Know how to work on a video production at a professional level
  • Have content for your portfolio and resume


NEEDS AND RESOURCES


Required Background

Prerequisite: Advacned Audio/Video Production


Required Materials

To successfully complete this course, you will need


  • a pair of headphones
  • a journal
  • Email address

Additional Print Resources (with parent approval)
  • Robert Rodriguez “Rebel Without a Crew”
 
Online Resources (with parent approval)




POLICIES AND PROCEDURES


General Expectations:
Smile and be positive. Arrive on time. Stay on task. Be a good listener. Respect yourself and others. Dress the part. Do Your Best.

Make-up Policy
The student is responsible for obtaning and finishing the missing work by the next regular semester. Incomplete final grades are only appropriate if unusual circumstances cause a student to miss one or two major assignments or tests.

Grading Scale:
A = 100 – 90, B = 89 – 80, C = 79 – 70, D = 69 – 60, F = 59 - 0


*You must earn a 80 or higher to pass this class

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION


  • Mr. Buddy Calvo
  • 210.738.0020
  • Buddy.Calvo@sasictx.org
  • www.sasicfilm.blogspot.com


Student Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ______


Parent Signature:   _____________________________________ Date: ______

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